Comparing Decimals, Fractions, and Percents

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 represents 75/100.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.75 × 100 = 75%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% = 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25.

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Order the following from greatest to least: 0.5, 5/8, 58.3%.

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5/8, 58.3%, 0.5.

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Which is greater: 35.45 or 3447%?

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35.45 > 3447%.

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Which grade had the least portion of students trying out for the volleyball team: 6th Grade (1/4), 7th Grade (35%), or 8th Grade (0.4)?

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6th Grade had the least portion.

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Compare 35% to 3/8.

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35% < 3/8.